Oyster River Womenade gets $2,000 Grant from Haas Fund

Tuesday

Jan 22, 2013 at 3:15 AM

DURHAM -- Oyster River Womenade, a non-profit organization founded in 2006 to provide immediate support to community members in time of hardship, has received a $2,000 grant from the Thomas W. Haas Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. This generous grant will be used to provide individuals and families with food and/or fuel assistance.

Oyster River Womenade serves the communities of Durham, Lee, Madbury, and Newmarket. Every dollar raised through small/large fundraising events and donations goes directly to those in need. It is really about using local resources to help local people. The idea is simple, the impact is immeasurable. For more information about Oyster River Womenade, or to make a donation, please visit www.orwomenade.com

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation manages a growing collection of charitable funds created by individuals, families and corporations. It serves communities throughout New Hampshire, southeastern Maine and eastern Vermont and makes grants and student aid awards annually totaling about $30 million. The foundation is nonpartisan, frequently playing the role of convener and catalyst on a broad spectrum of issues. Based in Concord, the foundation roots itself in the communities through regional advisory boards. More information is available at www.nhcf.org or by calling 603-225-6641.